ACA Teaching & Coaching Methods 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the 'whole-part-whole' teaching method used in ACA instruction?

Accepted Answer

Introduce the full skill, isolate a component to practice, then reintegrate it into the full skill

Answer

Whole-part-whole allows students to first experience the complete movement, isolate a component for focused practice, then reintegrate it with context.

Question 2

When delivering feedback on paddling technique, ACA instructors should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Specificity and timing — one key cue delivered close to the performance moment

Answer

Specific, timely feedback linked directly to the performance moment is most effective for skill acquisition.

Question 3

A student struggles with the low brace but performs it correctly 30% of the time. According to motor learning principles, what practice type is BEST?

Accepted Answer

Blocked practice: repeat the low brace many consecutive times

Answer

Blocked practice is most effective in the early acquisition stage when a skill is still inconsistent, building the initial movement pattern.

Question 4

Which principle guides the ACA's approach to creating a psychologically safe learning environment on the water?

Accepted Answer

Mistakes are treated as valuable learning opportunities without judgment

Answer

ACA instruction promotes an environment where errors are normalized and used as feedback to guide growth, reducing anxiety and improving learning.

Question 5

What is the MAIN reason ACA instructors use 'on-side' and 'off-side' terminology when teaching canoe strokes?

Accepted Answer

To provide consistent, universal language that reduces confusion across student groups

Answer

Standardized ACA terminology ensures clear, consistent communication between instructors and students regardless of paddling discipline.

(ACA) American Canoe Association Instructor Certification Practice Test

(ACA) American Canoe Association Instructor Certification Practice Test

ACA Teaching & Coaching Methods 3